Chronic Pain Patients Try Alternatives But Keep Mum

A new study published Monday, July 20 in a national health care journal indicates that a large number of patients suffering from chronic pain try alternative medicine like acupuncture — but many aren't talking to their primary care doctors about it.

We talk to physician and study author Dr. Charles Elder with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research about the results and implications of the new research.

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• Charles Elder: Physician with Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research